The Ball Yard has been training hitters since 1998,
and has become one of the finest hitting facilities in the nation. We have
provided state of the art instruction to our clients and have established a
reputation as pioneers in hitting instruction. Our clients include
professional players from the MLB, MiLB, LMB, KBO and NPF, as well as high
school and college level players in baseball and softball. We also have youth programs
for younger hitters. We believe hitters should develop and refine the right
moves for a successful swing at every level of play.

OUR APPROACH

Proper hitting starts from the set-up or stance where
the hitter makes an athletic move to a strong balance position, without
shifting their weight backward. The swing starts from that position and should
generate a long path to extension which allows the bat to get into, and stay in
the zone longer. The bat does not come around the plate, or the hitting zone,
but drives forward through it, with the hitter's body supporting the move.

Proper techniques improve timing and pitch recognition
and are a function of balanced athletic movement. Effective contact and power are
increased as more energy is transferred in a line through, rather than around
the ball.

Sadly, the vast majority of hitting instruction
completely contradicts proper body movements and swing mechanics. Hitters are
often taught bad techniques like "stay back", "pivot"(squash the bug), "swing
down on the ball", "hips first to swing","barrel to the ball","flat bat","let
the ball get deep", "load", "separate", and "coil"-all of which compromise the
hitter's athletic movement, balance, and efficiency. Although widespread and
common in hitting instruction at all levels of the game, these techniques will
limit a hitter's ability to compete consistently and successfully.

The Ball Yard staff is dedicated to working with
hitters to develop athletic moves and mechanics which will allow them to take
their game to a different level. Hitting is a process, and that process begins
at the Ball Yard.

The Ball Yard is provides clinics for coaches and
hitting instructors from baseball and softball. Private clinics are
available. Contact the Ball Yard at 818 718-2898 or by email at ballyard6@gmail.com for more information.